BF55 WYU

2005 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
2000 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 December 2024
Last recorded mileage
41,107 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Volkswagen has 27 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 41,107 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-12-10, which is a critical red flag for a 21-year-old vehicle.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 8,019 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards, but no evidence of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT status 'Not valid' with expiry 2024-12-10 — critical for a 21-year-old vehicle.
  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (Dec 2018, Nov 2022).
  • Recurring lighting failures and advisories across multiple tests (Dec 2018, Nov 2022).
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories and a dangerous defect (Dec 2018, Nov 2021).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 10 historical failures

Mileage history

Jul 2008: 41,107 mi PASSNov 2008: 42,627 mi PASSNov 2008: 42,627 mi FAILNov 2009: 53,234 mi FAILNov 2009: 53,234 mi PASSOct 2010: 57,264 mi PASSOct 2011: 63,575 mi FAILOct 2011: 63,575 mi PASSNov 2012: 70,040 mi FAILNov 2012: 70,040 mi PASSNov 2013: 76,331 mi FAILNov 2013: 76,331 mi PASSSep 2014: 78,808 mi PASSSep 2015: 91,090 mi PASSSep 2016: 103,041 mi PASSOct 2017: 115,601 mi FAILOct 2017: 115,602 mi PASSDec 2018: 127,348 mi FAILDec 2018: 127,460 mi PASSNov 2019: 136,632 mi PASSDec 2020: 143,184 mi PASSNov 2021: 146,769 mi FAILNov 2021: 146,818 mi PASSNov 2022: 150,171 mi FAILNov 2022: 150,235 mi PASSNov 2023: 151,718 mi FAILDec 2023: 151,784 mi PASS152k96k41kJul 2008Dec 2023

MOT test history — 17/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2008 PASS 41,107 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 42,627 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED handbrake cover loose
Nov 2008 FAIL 42,627 mi
PRS Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED handbrake cover loose
Nov 2009 FAIL 53,234 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2009 PASS 53,234 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 57,264 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2011 FAIL 63,575 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2011 PASS 63,575 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 70,040 mi
FAIL Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PRS Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED o/s rear tyre under inflated
Nov 2012 PASS 70,040 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2013 FAIL 76,331 mi
PRS Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2013 PASS 76,331 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 78,808 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 91,090 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 103,041 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oct 2017 FAIL 115,601 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both not working either (1.1.C.1c)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY boot floor bent/crumpled
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
Oct 2017 PASS 115,602 mi
ADVISORY boot floor bent/crumpled
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
Dec 2018 FAIL 127,348 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp has 50% working
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2018 PASS 127,460 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp has 50% working
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2019 PASS 136,632 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dec 2020 PASS 143,184 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3ish mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 146,769 mi
MAJOR Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 146,818 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 FAIL 150,171 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Both front back plates corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 150,235 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Both front back plates corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 151,718 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Both headlamps cloudy
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 151,784 mi
ADVISORY Both headlamps cloudy
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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